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Response regarding John Barilaro - Senior Trade and Investment Commissioner Americas role

Investment NSW

Statement from CEO, Investment NSW and Secretary, Department of Enterprise, Investment and Trade, Amy Brown

This evening Mr John Barilaro notified me that he is withdrawing from the role of Senior Trade and Investment Commissioner Americas, effective immediately.

I request that his privacy be respected at this time.

Investment NSW is assisting the Department of Premier and Cabinet and NSW Legislative Council Inquiry in reviews of the Senior Trade and Investment Commissioner Americas recruitment process, and as such it is not appropriate to make any further comment. 

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